Performance Work Statement Duluth Drydocking.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

FY22 Duluth Floating Plant Drydocking

Part 1 General Information

1.GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract to provide for drydocking and repair of the Tug DL Billmaier, Derick Barge HJ Schwartz and tender Tug Hammond Bay. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform Duluth Floating Plant 5 year Drydock as defined in this Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Background: USACE is required to drydock all its floating plant equipment every 5 years. The goal of this drydock is for repairs on the DL Billmaier, HJ Schwartz, Hammond Bay. The conclusion will be the TUG DL Billmaier will receive its Certificate of Inspection from the USCG and will be ABS inspected with load lines installed. The HJ Schwartz will received its 5-year ABS inspection.

1.3 Objectives: Drydocking and repairs to the Tug DL Billmaier, Derrick Barge HJ Schwartz and Hammond Bay

1.4 Scope: The Scope of this PWS is to provide drydock for the Duluth Floating Plant equipment and repairs to the vessels per the specific tasks located in Part 5.

1.5 Period of Performance: The Contractor shall commence work on 25 April 2021 and complete by 19 May 2022.

Additional Lay Days: If ordered by the Contracting Officer (CO), provide costs for 5 additional lay days in the drydock to perform work which cannot be completed within the time needed for completion of the contract work, and which may be required in addition to that specified. This item is to include the drydock foreman’s charge, and services specified under paragraph SP-15 SERVICES TO BE FURNISHED BY THE CONTRACTOR WITHOUT

FURTHER COST TO THE GOVERNMENT.

Mileage for Transport: The Tug DL Billmaier, Tender Hammond Bay & Derrick Barge HJ Schwartz will be delivered to and return from the shipyard by the Government. The cost of transporting the plant (Tug, Tender Tug and Crane Barge) will be considered in the bid evaluations to determine the lowest cost to the government of qualified bids. The cost to transport is $284.98 per round trip nautical mile.

Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work: The government will deliver the plant to the Contractor in open water clear of the Contractor’s yard as close as is practical to the time agreed to by both parties to the contract.

The Contractor shall be required to commence work under the Contract within one working day after delivery of the plant to him. The contractor shall execute the work with faithfulness and diligence, and to complete the work within the time specified in his bid. If the Contracting Officer (CO) orders any additional work to be done beyond that called for by these specifications and/or orders any work described and required in these specifications not be done, appropriate adjustments in the time and/or price shall be made. The time stated for completion is to include final cleanup of the plant in in its entirety, followed by a crew inspection. Upon completion and acceptance of the work, the Government will accept return of the plant at the point where it was delivered to the Contractor. The date and hour of return of the plant to the Government shall be considered to be the time of the completion of the work, subject to the provision under FINAL EXAMINATION AND ACCEPTANCE contract agreement.

Site Visit for Potential Contractors: The contractor shall schedule an appointment with Daniel Carlson via email to conduct a walk around on each vessel. The DL Billmaier will reside in Sault Ste. Marie, MI from December 2021 thru March 2022. The Derrick Barge HJ Schwartz and Tender Tug Hammond Bay will reside at the Duluth Vessel Yard, in Duluth MN.

1.6 General Information

1.6.1 Quality Control: The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are being performed in accordance with this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor’s quality control program is the means by which he assures himself that his work complies with the requirement of the contract. The contractor’s quality control plan shall be submitted 30 days after award. After acceptance of the quality control plan, the contractor shall receive the contractor’s officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to his QC system.

1.6.2 Quality Assurance: The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance. This plan is primarily focused on what the government must do to ensure the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It Defines how the performance stand will be applied, the required of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.6.3 Recognized Holidays: The recognized federal holidays are noted at 5 U.S. Code § 6103 – Holidays, and the contractor shall request approval to perform services on these days.

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 0700 to 1730 Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays. Other hours and days shall be approved by the contracting officer.

1.6.5 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at contractor’s facility.

1.6.6 Type of Contract: The government will award a firm fixed price.

1.6.7 Security Requirements: All contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation/facility access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall receive a brief/training (provided by the RA) on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 5 calendar days after the completion of the training.

1.6.8 Reserved

1.6.9 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The contracting officer, Contracting Officers Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the contracting officer will apprise the contractor of how the government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

1.6.10 Contracting Officers Representative (COR): The (COR) will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract:

perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance: maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract: issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications: monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.6.11 Key Personnel: The follow personnel are considered key personnel by the government: Chief, Operation and Maintenance Section, Master Sea Going Tug & Master Derrick Crane Barge The contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the contracting officer. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The contract manager or alternate shall be available between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30p.m., Monday thru Friday.

1.6.12 Identification of Contractor Employees: All contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

1.6.13 Reserved

1.6.14 Reserved

1.6.15 Reserved

1.6.16 Reserved

Part 2 Definition or Acronyms

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. DEFINITIONS:

2.1.1. CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor having a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.2. CONTRACTING OFFICER. A person with authority to enter, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

2.1.3.CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor if that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.4. DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

2.1.5. DELIVERABLE. Anything that can be physically delivered but may include non-physical things such as meeting minutes.

2.1.6. KEY PERSONNEL. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

2.1.7. PHYSICAL SECURITY. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.8. QUALITY ASSURANCE. The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.9. QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.10. QUALITY CONTROL. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.11. SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.1.12. WORKDAY. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.13. WORK WEEK. Is defined as Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2. ACRONYMS:

ACOR Alternate Contracting Officer's Representative AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement AR Army Regulation CCE Contracting Center of Excellence CFR Code of Federal Regulations

CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer Representative COTR Contracting Officer's Technical Representative COTS Commercial Off the Shelf DA Department of the Army DD250 Department of Defense Form 250 (Receiving Report) DD254 Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement List DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DMDC Defense Manpower Data Center DOD Department of Defense FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 KO Contracting Officer OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii) ODC Other Direct Costs PIPO Phase In/Phase Out POC Point of Contact PRS Performance Requirements Summary PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QAP Quality Assurance Program QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Program TE Technical Exhibit

Part 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1. Reserved

3.2. Reserved

3.3. Reserved

3.4. Equipment: The Government will provide the Tug DL Billmaier, Tender Hammond Bay and Derrrick Barge HJ Schwartz.

3.5. Materials: The Government will provide the materials highlighted in Part 5 per line item

Part 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPOSBILITIES:

4.1. General: The contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities, and services required to perform work under this contractor that not listed under Section 3 of this PWS.

4.2. Reserved

4.3. Materials: The contractor shall furnish all materials, supplies, and equipment necessary to meet the requirements of this PWS.

4.4. Equipment: The contractor shall furnish all equipment required to meet the requirements of this PWS.

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

1 GENERAL INFORMATION

1. DIMENSIONS OF PLANTS

The approximate physical dimensions and physical data of the plants covered by these specifications are as follows:

TUG BILLMAIER

Type of Plant Sea-going Tug

Length, overall, 108-ft.

Max Beam - Including Guard Rails 29-ft.

Max Height - Exclusive of Mast, Antenna, Etc. 34-ft, Displacement 344 Long Tons

Draft, light 13-ft

Horsepower 2,000 hp

Construction Steel, welded

DERRICK BARGE SCHWARTZ

Type of Plant Derrick Barge

Length, overall, 150-ft.

Max Beam 48-ft.

Max Height – Top to Crane A-Frame 65-ft.

Design Displacement 1222 Tons

Design Draft 7.4-ft

Construction Steel, welded

HAMMOND BAY

Type of Plant Tug, Tender Class III

Length 45 ft

Width 13 ft

Draft 6 ft

Horsepower 480 hp

Weight 30 tons

2. DRAWINGS: Drawings All known drawings are available to the contractor. The drawings are available at US Army Corps of Engineers, Duluth Area Office, 600 Lake Ave S, Duluth MN 55802. Point of Contact for drawings is Daniel K. Carlson, 218-788-6413. Additional sets of the above listed drawings and these specifications will be furnished to the successful Contractor without charge upon request.

3. SHIFTING, ALTERATIONS, ETC.: Should the removal or shifting of any parts of the plant or it’s fittings, stores, fuel, water, etc., be necessary for carrying out the repairs specified, the same shall be done by the Contractor at his expense and all such removals shall be subsequently replaced and any damage or loss resulting from such removal or shifting, or replacement shall be made good by the contractor at his expense. Should any portion of the plant's structure, housing, fixtures, or equipment require alteration to carry out the work, the Contractor shall make such alterations at his expense.

4. CUTTING: All edges and corners of plates and shapes shall be smooth and free of burrs. The use of a cutting torch is permissible for cutting plates and shapes to size. The burning of plate holes shall not be permitted. Prior to any hot work, clean and gas free all hot work areas.

5. WELDER AND WELDING

1.5.1 All welding shall be done under this job order shall be done by only welders who have successfully passed the qualification test of American Bureau of Shipping and are willing to present their certification to the onsite Contractor Officer Representative.

1.5.2 The electrodes used throughout the work shall be received on the job in unbroken packages bearing the manufacture’s label or be otherwise marked

1.5.3 Assembly of all welded joints before welding shall be such as to secure proper gaps in butt welds and metal to metal content on fillet welds. Welding shall not be used to close openings larger than stipulated for each plate thickness by the American Bureau of Shipping. Surfaces to be welded shall be free from paint, oils, scale, etc.

1.5.4 Welding procedures, as to direction, length, number, and sequences of beads shall be carefully planned to minimize locked up stresses.

1.5.5 All welding is to conform to specifications set up by the American Welding Society. A copy of such standards shall remain on site for reference throughout the completion of work.

1.5.6 Prior to any hot work, clean and gas-free all hot work areas.

1.5.7 Contractor shall follow the American Welder Society welding specifications. This standard specification and general requirements shall be followed and documented to satisfy the Government, USCG and ABS Inspectors. Gas plugs Sch80 couplings shall be used, coupling/plugs shall be at the lowest point. Plugs shall be fastened with anti-seize.

Contractor shall use appropriate size plug/coupling for the repairs.

1.5.8 Contractor shall ensure that when removing any welding attachments, i.e. Such as Pad eyes, dogs & wedges, etc., all hull surfaces shall be grinded flush or filled/welded as necessary.

6. SURFACE PREPARATION AND PAINTING:

Follow general notes on paint schedules for all priming and painting applications. 9865-631-01 Sheets 1-2 / Paint Schedules

7. SURFACE PREPARATION STANDARDS

Refer to 9865-631-01 Sheets 1-2 / Paint Schedules. The Contractor shall prep all surfaces applicable to this contract to the following standards:

The coatings supplier will always designate the degree of surface preparation required for the materials you are using. The basic standards for preparing metal substrates are a joint effort between the Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC) and the National Association of Corrosion Engineers International (NACE).

SSPC-SP1 SOLVENT CLEANING

Removal of all visible oil, grease, soil, drawing and cutting compounds, and other soluble contaminants from steel surfaces with solvent, vapor, cleaning compound, alkali, emulsifying agent, or steam.

SSPC-SP2 HAND TOOL CLEANING

Removes all loose mill scale, loose rust, loose paint, and other loose detrimental foreign matter by hand chipping, scraping, sanding, and wire brushing.

SSPC-SP3 POWER TOOL CLEANING

Removes all loose mill scale, loose rust, loose paint, and other loose detrimental foreign matter by power wire brushing, power sanding, power grinding, power tool chipping, and power tool descaling.

SSPC-SP5 / NACE 1 WHITE METAL BLAST CLEANING

When viewed without magnification, the surface shall be free of all visible oil, grease, dust, dirt, mill scale, rust, coating, oxides, corrosion products and other foreign matter.

SSPC-SP6 / NACE 3 COMMERCIAL BLAST CLEANING

When viewed without magnification, the surface shall be free of all visible oil, grease, dust, dirt, mill scale, rust, coating, oxides, corrosion products and other foreign matter of at least 66-2/3% of unit area, which shall be a square 3 in. x 3 in. (9 sq. in.). Light shadows, slight streaks, or minor discolorations caused by stains of rust, stains of mill scale, or stains of previously applied coating in less than 33-1/3% of the unit area is acceptable.

SSPC-SP7 / NACE 4 BRUSH-OFF BLAST CLEANING

When viewed without magnification, the surface shall be free of all visible oil, grease, dirt, dust, loose mill scale, loose rust, and loose coating. Tightly adherent mill scale, rust, and coating may remain on the surface. Mill scale, rust, and coating are considered tightly adherent if they cannot be removed by lifting with a dull putty knife.

SSPC-SP10 / NACE 2 NEAR-WHITE BLAST CLEANING

When viewed without magnification shall be free of all visible oil, grease, dust, dirt, mill scale, rust, coating, oxides, corrosion products and other foreign matter of at least 95% of each unit area. Staining shall be limited to no more than 5 percent of each unit area, and may consist of light shadows, slight streaks, or minor discolorations caused by stains of rust, stains of mill scale, or stains of previously applied coatings. Unit area shall be approximately 3 in. x 3

in. (9 sq. in.).

SSPC-SP11 POWER TOOL CLEANING TO BARE METAL

When viewed without magnification, the surface shall be free of all visible oil, grease, dirt, dust, mill scale, rust, paint, oxides, corrosion products, and other foreign matter. Slight residues of rust and paint may be left in the lower portion of pits if the original surface is pitted. The surface profile shall not be less than 1 mil (25 microns).

SSPC-SP12 / NACE 5

Surface Preparation and Cleaning of Steel and Other Hard Materials by High- and Ultra High- Pressure Water Jetting Prior to Recoating. This standard requires water jetting at high-or ultra-high-pressure to prepare a surface for recoating using pressure above 10,000 psi. Water jetting will not produce a profile; rather, it exposes the original abrasive-blasted surface profile. Water jetting shall be performed to meet four conditions: WJ-1, WJ-2, WJ-3, and WJ-4, and a minimum acceptable surface shall have all loose rust, loose mill scale, and loose coatings uniformly removed.

SSPC-SP13 / NACE 6

Surface Preparation of Concrete. Provides requirements for surface preparation of concrete by mechanical, chemical, or thermal methods prior to the application of bonded protective coating or lining systems.

SSPC-SP14 / NACE 8

Industrial Blast Cleaning. Removal of all visible oil, grease, dust, and dirt, when viewed without magnification.

Traces of tightly adherent mil scale, rust, and coating residues are permitted to remain on 10% of each unit area of the surface if they are evenly distributed. Shadows, streaks, and discoloration caused by stains of rust, stains of mill scale, and stains of previously applied coating may be present on the remainder of the surface.

8. WATER JETTING STANDARDS

SSPC-SP12 / NACE 5

Surface Preparation and Cleaning of Steel and Other Hard Materials by High- and Ultra High- Pressure Water Jetting Prior to Recoating

This standard requires water jetting at high- or ultra-high-pressure to prepare a surface for recoating using pressure above 10,000 psi. Water jetting will not produce a profile; rather, it exposes the original abrasive-blasted surface profile. The specifier shall use one of the visual surface preparation definitions (WJ-1 to WJ-4) and one of the non-visual surface preparation definitions (SC-1 to SC-3) to specify the degree of visible and non-visible surface matter to be removed.

Pressure Categorization Low-Pressure Water Cleaning (LP WC) Cleaning performed at pressures less than 34 Mpa (5,000 psi)

High-Pressure Water Cleaning (HP WC) Cleaning performed at pressures from 34 to 70 Mpa (5,000 to 10,000 psi) High-Pressure Water Jetting (HP WJ) Cleaning performed at pressures from 70 to 170 Mpa (10,000 to 25,000 psi)

Ultrahigh-Pressure Water Jetting (UHP WJ) Cleaning performed at pressures above 170 Mpa (25,000 psi)

VISUAL CONDITIONS OF SURFACE CLEANLINESS

WJ-1

Surface shall be free of all previously existing visible rust, coatings, mill scale, and foreign matter and have a matte metal finish

WJ-2

Surface shall be cleaned to a matte finish with at least 95% of the surface area free of all previously existing visible residues and the remaining 5% containing only randomly dispersed stains of rust, coatings, and foreign matter

WJ-3

Surface shall be cleaned to a matte finish with at least two-thirds of the surface area free of all previously existing visible residues (except mill scale), and the remaining one-third containing only randomly dispersed stains of previously existing rust, coatings, and foreign matter

WJ-4

Surface shall have all loose rust, loose mill scale, and loose coatings uniformly removed

NON-VISUAL CONDITIONS OF SURFACE CLEANLINESS

SC-1

Surface shall be free of all detectable levels of contaminants as determined using available field test equipment with sensitivity approximating laboratory test equipment. For purposes of this standard, contaminants are water-soluble chlorides, iron-soluble salts, and sulfates

SC-2

Surface shall have less than 7 μg/cm chloride contaminants, less than 10 μg/cm of soluble ferrous ion levels, and less than 17 μg /cm of sulfate contaminants as verified by field or laboratory analysis using reliable, reproducible test equipment

SC-3

Surface shall have less than 50 μg/cm chloride and sulfate contaminants as verified by field or laboratory analysis using reliable, reproducible test equipment

Surface Preparation by Substrate

Iron or Stee l

Galvanize d

Aluminu m

Pre- Finishe d Metals

Stainles s Steel

Non- Ferrou s Metals

Plastics-

PVC/FR

P

Concret e

Previousl y Painted Surfaces

SSPC-SP1

Solvent Cleaning

X X X X X X X X

SSPC-SP2

Hand Tool Cleaning

X X

SSPC-SP3

Power Tool Cleaning

X X X

SSPC-SP11

Power Tool Cleaning to Bare Metal

X

SSPC-SP7-

NACE4

Brush-Off Blast Cleaning

X X X X X X X X

SSPC-

SP14/NACE

Industrial Blast Cleaning

X

SSPC- X

SP6/NACE3

Commercial Blast Cleaning

SSPC-

SP10/NACE

Near-White Blast Cleaning

X

SSPC-

SP5/NACE1

White Metal Blast Cleaning

X

SSPC-

SP12/NACE

High and Ultrahigh Pressure Water Jetting Prior to Recoating

X X X X X

SSPC-

SP12/NACE

Surface Preparation Concrete

X

11. PAINTING STANDARDS

ASTM F 718-99 Standards for Shipbuilders and Marine Coatings Product/Data Procedure Sheet. Contractor shall prime and paint with epoxy paint and primer applicable to the type of surface which is to be painted. This project will require multiple areas with paint including Underwater and Hull Coatings, Deck, Crane Machinery Housing, and several more. The Contractor will then apply 3 coats of paint to each area/spot with paint as detailed below unless otherwise noted. The paint used shall meet the following technical characteristics:

EPOXY PRIMER

Formulated specifically for corrosion protection in immersion and atmospheric service in marine environments.

Required performance characteristics:

1. Phenylamine chemistry

2. Self-priming

3. Low temperature application (20°F/-7°C)

4. Surface tolerant - damp surfaces

5. Required spread rate per coat:

a. Wet mils (microns) 8.0 (200) 11.0 (275)

b. Dry mils (microns) 5.0 (125) 7.0 (175)

6. Volume solids: 67% ± 2%,

7. Mixed weight solids: 80% ± 2%,

8. VOC (EPA Method 24): unreduced: <300g/L (2.50 lb/gal)

9. Flash point greater than 100oF.

10. Mix ratio: 4:1 by volume (2 component)

11. Low sheen colors: Red Oxide, Gray, Off-White, Black, Buff, Aluminum, Bronze Tone

12. Tested by Det Norske Veritas (DNV) receiving highest obtainable rating B1. Required DNV procedure for classification of ballast tank coatings, REV-02, over a pre-rusted and hydro-jetted substrate key qualification.

13. Corrosion weathering per ASTM D5894, 15 cycles, 5000 hours. Result in maximum rating of 10 for blistering (ASTM D714) and maximum rating of 10 for rusting (ASTM D610).

URETHANE FINISH COAT:

Formulated specifically for in-shop applications and industrial applications for superior color and gloss retention.

REQUIRED PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS:

1. Polyester modified, aliphatic, acrylic polyurethane chemistry

2. Must be able to be used directly over epoxy, organic zinc rich primers (epoxy zinc primer and moisture cure urethane zinc primer)

3. Fast drying (minimum dry to touch time at 77oF of 30 minutes)

4. Recommended Spreading Rate per coat:

a. Wet mils (microns) 4.5 (112.5) - 9.0 (225)

b. Dry mils (microns) 3.0 (75) 6.0 (150)

5. Volume Solids: 65% ± 2%, mixed

6. Weight Solids: 78% ± 2%, mixed

7. Mix Ratio: 6:1 by volume

8. Finish: gloss

9. Provides color and gloss retention for exterior exposure by meeting the requirements of SSPC Paint No. 36, Level 3 for white and light colors.

10. Complies with ISO 12944-5 C5I and C5M requirements.

11. Conforms to AWWA D102 Outside Coating Systems #4 (OCS-4), #5 (OCS-5) & #6 (OCS-6).

12. Corrosion weathering per ASTM D5894, 27 cycles, 9072 hours. Result in maximum rating of 10 for blistering (ASTM D714) and maximum rating of 10 for rusting (ASTM D610) with suitable primer.

13. Abrasion resistance per ASTM D4060, CS17 Wheel, 1000 cycles, 1 kg load of 43 mg loss.

14. Flexibility per ASTM D522, 180o bend, 1/8” mandrel, with no cracking of delamination.

UNIVERSAL PRIMER:

A high-performance primer that is designed to be used over a variety of substrates. This product contains an anticorrosive pigment specifically for the first coat on non-iron/steel substrates, providing outstanding adhesion and enhancing dielectric properties with additional epoxy topcoats. This may be used in immersion service with recommended topcoats.

REQUIRED PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS:

1. Corrosion Resistant.

2. Provides dielectric properties when used within an epoxy coating system.

3. Contains high molecular weight epoxies.

4. Contains hygroscopic solvent system.

5. Finish: Flat

6. Recommended Spreading Rate per coat:

a. Wet mils (microns) 5.0 (125) – 7.0 (175)

b. Dry mils (microns) 3.0 (75) 4.0 (100)

7. Volume Solids: 62% ± 2%, mixed

8. Weight Solids: 76% ± 2%, mixed

9. Mix Ratio 1:1 by volume

10. Impact Resistant.

11. Compatible with multiple substrates.

12. Abrasion Resistant.

MARINE ENAMEL:

A fast-drying patented modified alkyd rust inhibitive high gloss marine enamel. A Marine Enamel has excellent non-yellowing characteristics and superior color and gloss retention on exterior exposure. Specifically formulated to withstand Marine and coastal environments. For both interior and exterior applications.

REQUIRED PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS:

1. Corrosion Resistance.

2. Excellent Color & Gloss Retention

3. Finish: Gloss

4. Recommended Spreading Rate per coat:

a. Wet mils (microns) 4.0 (100) – 6.0 (150)

b. Dry mils (microns) 2.0 (50) 3.0 (75)

5. Volume Solids: 42% ± 2%, mixed

6. Weight Solids: 55% ± 2%, mixed

7. Passes Salt Fog Resistance Test ASTM B117, 500 hours

EXTERIOR HULL/SPUD/SPUDWELL COATING (INCLUDES AREAS WHERE REPAIRS ARE DONE):

1. Surface Preparation: Surface shall be prepared to SSPC-SP6/SP7 requirements based on existing conditions.

2. Base coat: Paint shall meet SP-11.2 technical specifications. Product to be applied uniformly. Final Dry film Thickness Minimum: 6 Mils, Color: Black 17038

3. Second Coat: Paint shall meet SP-11.2 technical specifications. Product to be applied uniformly. Final Dry film Thickness Minimum: 6 Mils, Color: Black 17038

4. Final Coat (Entire spud shall be coated): Paint shall meet SP-11.2 technical specifications. Product to be applied uniformly minimum: 2mils. Color: Black 17038

5. NOTE: Contractor shall repaint yellow safety marks on spuds.

INTERIOR HULL COATINGS (INCLUDES AREAS WHERE REPAIRS ARE DONE):

1. Surface Preparation: Surface shall be prepared to SSPC-SP6/SP7 requirements based on existing conditions.

2. Base coat: Paint shall meet SP-11.2 technical specifications. Product to be applied uniformly. Final Dry film Thickness Minimum: 2.5-3.5Mils, Color: Depends on existing interior Color. Must be preapproved by government representative.

3. Second Coat (Stripe Coat): Paint shall meet SP-11.2 technical specifications. Product to be applied uniformly.

Final Dry film Thickness Minimum: 2.0 – 3.0 Mils, Color: Depends on existing interior Color. Must be preapproved by government representative.

DECK COATING (INCLUDES AREAS WHERE REPAIRS ARE DONE).

1. Surface Preparation: Surface shall be prepared to SSPC-SP6/SP7 requirements based on existing conditions.

2. Base coat: Paint shall meet SP-11.2 technical specifications. Product to be applied uniformly. Final Dry film Thickness Minimum: 6 Mils, Color: Grey

3. Second Coat: Paint shall meet SP-11.2 technical specifications. Product to be applied uniformly. Final Dry film Thickness Minimum: 6 Mils, Color: Grey

4. Third Coat: Paint shall meet SP-11.2 technical specifications with 36-mesh Garnet Grit, 0.3lb/sq.ft-Red or equivalent. Product to be applied uniformly. Final Dry film Thickness Minimum: 6 Mils, Color: Deck Red 10076

5. Final Coat: Paint shall meet SP-11.2 technical specifications. Minimum: 2mils. Color: Dark red 10076 Crane Machinery House Roof, Crane Exterior Deck at Door Locations, Operators Cab, Back Leg, Jib, Ladder, Ladder

Cage, Crane Railings, A-Frame, and other associated components.

CRANE MACHINERY HOUSE ROOF, CRANE EXTERIOR DECK AT DOOR LOCATIONS, OPERATORS

CAB, BACK LEG, JIB, LADDER, LADDER CAGE, CRANE RAILINGS, A-FRAME, AND OTHER

ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS.

1. Surface Preparation: All roof surfaces shall be prepared to SSPC-SP6 requirements. Integrity of substrate must be always maintained. Abrasive blasting with water will be acceptable to meet the SSPC-SP6 requirement. Sides and remaining structure shall be prepared with to SSPC-SP6/SP7 requirements based on existing conditions.

2. Base coat: Paint shall meet SP-11.2 technical specifications. Product to be applied uniformly. Final Dry film Thickness Minimum: 6 Mils, Color: Red.

3. Second Coat: Paint shall meet SP-11.2 technical specifications. Product to be applied uniformly. Final Dry film Thickness Minimum: 6 Mils, Color: White (Crane House and Operators Cab), Black for Back leg and A-Frame Structure).

4. Third Coat: Paint shall meet SP-11.2 technical specifications. Minimum: 2mils. Color: Old Ivory 17855 (Crane House and Operators Cab), Color: Black 17038 (A-Back leg and Frame Structure).

NOTE: Railings and ladder are to painted yellow. If the ladder is to be removed for painting, contractor shall provide ladder access to crane.

DECK FITTINGS, VENTS, COFFERDAMS, SEWAGE VALVE/PIPING, WINCH WIRE ROPE GUARDS,

SAFETY ZONES, AND OTHER ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS.

1. Surface Preparation: Surface shall be prepared to SSPC-SP6/SP7 requirements based on existing conditions.

2. Base coat: Paint shall meet SP-11.2 technical specifications. Product to be applied uniformly. Final Dry film Thickness Minimum: 5 Mils, Color: Red.

3. Second Coat: Paint shall meet SP-11.2 technical specifications. Product to be applied uniformly. Final Dry film Thickness Minimum: 5 Mils, Color: Grey.

5. Third Coat: Paint shall meet SP-11.2 technical specifications. Minimum: 2mils. Color: Yellow 13655.

12. PAINT QUALITY CHECK

The Contractor shall ensure sufficient drying and curing time will be allowed for between coats and before the vessel is floated. They must adhere to the manufacturer’s specifications. The Contractor shall furnish a reasonable dry film thickness gauge and take random measurements in the presence of the Government Quality Assurance Representative, to demonstrate specified paint film thickness are achieved for each coat of paint. Random measurements are defined as 10 tests minimum.

13. PAINT WELDED AREAS

All weld areas that were directly or indirectly worked on must be preserved with the required coatings. Areas behind, adjacent, or damaged during the welding procedure shall be cleaned and be repainted as necessary. This may include removing and reinstalling insulation where applicable. Q/A-Coated areas shall have the following: surface preparation accomplished by certified blasters: coatings applied by certified painters: test and inspection records maintained in accordance with key checkpoints signed off by certified coating inspectors.

14. CONFINED SPACE AND COMPARTMENT VENTILATION

The contractor is required to determine if a space is a confined space. The contractor is required to submit an approved confined space plan before entering any confined spaces. The spaces shall be ventilated to the exterior of the platform. All confined spaces or spaces that welding is performed or accessed, must be ventilated as per EM385 Safety and Health Requirements Manual, a copy can be provided by request to the COR

15. DISPOSITION OF SCRAP AND SALVAGEABLE MATERIAL

All items designated as scrap resulting from the work shall become the property of the Contractor. This shall not apply to salvageable items ordered to remain property of the Government, which shall be loaded and returned to the Government on truck or on board the vessel as directed. The determination of whether or not an item is salvageable shall rest with the (COR) if not stated in the specifications.

16. CLEANLINESS ABOARD PLANT

The Contractor shall keep working areas clean and shall clean up such working areas to a condition "as found prior to commencement of work." The Contractor shall install protective covering and protect craft’s equipment, components and electrical cables during work accomplished in this work item. Remove protective covering upon completion of work.

The Contractor shall at all time refrain from marring, marking, or defacing any portion of the interior of the vessel. Any such marring, marking, or defacing shall be restored to its original condition by and at the expense of the Contractor prior to acceptance of the plant by the Government as provided under Paragraph SP-18 Final Examination and Acceptance.

17. SERVICES TO BE FURNISHED BY THE CONTRACTOR WITHOUT FURTHER COST

The Contractor shall furnish without further cost to the Government the services listed below.

TEMPORARY ELECTRICAL

The Contractor shall furnish and connect a temporary auxiliary electric power supply to permit lighting and ventilation of holds, machinery spaces, quarters, the galley, and for the operation of necessary deck and auxiliary machinery for the Tug DL Billmaier and HJ Schwartz.

Tug DL Billmaier will require 50AMPs, 440 Volt. 3 Phase Crane Barge HJ Schwartz will require, 60 AMPS, 440 Volts, 3 Phase.

CRANE SERVICES

The Contractor shall furnish crane service to place stores and other Government equipment aboard the vessels and to remove supplies and equipment from the vessels. Crane services shall be provided at times mutually agreeable to the Contractor and the Contracting Officer (CO).

18. INSPECTIONS

Inspections and tests shall be made at such times and in a manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer (CO) and their appointed inspector(s). The Contractor shall be required to ensure strict compliance with the terms of the contract.

Government Quality Assurance Representative is not authorized to change any provision of the specification without written approval of the Contracting Officer (CO), nor shall the presence or absence of an inspector relieve the Contractor from any requirement of the Contract. The contractor shall keep the Contracting Officer (CO) and COR informed of the desired time of all proposed tests or inspections. Trial of machinery shall be conducted by the Contractor at his expense.

When any workmanship, material or apparatus fails to pass any test or inspection, it shall be fully retested only after all known defects have been eliminated at no additional cost to the Government. This process will continue until item passes inspection or tests.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers may bring various outside agencies to assist in the inspection of the vessels (American Bureau of Shipping, Coast Guard, etc.). These inspections will be scheduled to minimize impacts to the Contractors schedules. These inspections will be performed at no cost to the Contractors. Shall an inspector have questions, contractor shall make themselves available to answer all questions regarding work performed.

19. MATERIALS

Any materials not specified shall be the best of its kind, suitable for the purpose intended, and subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer (CO). Where sizes, fits, operating characteristics or controls are not specified, they shall be as approved by the Contracting Officer (CO).

20. FINAL EXAMINATION AND ACCEPTANCE

As soon as practical, after the completion of the entire work as may be designated in the specifications, a thorough examination thereof shall be made by the Contractor in the presence of the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) at the site of work. If such work is found to comply fully with the requirements of the Contract it will be accepted by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and final payment will be made in accordance with the Contract article entitled “Payment”. If deficiencies in the work are found, they shall be recorded by the Contractor and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and corrective action shall be made immediately at no additional cost to the Government.

21. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

Liquidated damages will be based upon, and calculated in accordance with the following:

The Contractor shall include in his quote a statement of the number of workdays necessary to accomplish all the mandatory work items. If optional items or other additional work is required, an allowance will be made and the time to complete the work will be adjusted accordingly. In addition, allowances will be made for delays due to causes beyond the contractor’s control (e.g., rain delaying the painting of the hull), these days will be recorded and noted by the onsite Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) to ensure accuracy. For the Purpose of this paragraph workdays consist of Monday through Friday inclusive with the exemption of Federal Holidays.

22. TECHNICAL PROVISIONS FOR BID SCHEDULE ITEMS PER VESSEL

23. TUG DL BILLMAIER

BID ITEM CLIN Description of Services 0001 Dry Dock and Undocking 0002 Clean Hull for Visual Inspection 0003 Ultrasonic Testing 0004 Draft Markings & Name 0005 Inspection of Rudder 0006 Inspection of Propeller 0007 Ballast Tank Inspection 0008 Cooling Tank Inspection 0009 Keel Inspection 0010 Inspect Transducer Well and Replace Transducer 0011 ABS Load Line Certification with Plimsol Lines 0012 Sand Blast and Paint Exterior Haul 0013 Open and Recondition Sea Chests 0014 Open and Inspect all valves to sea 0015 Fuel Tank Cleaning 0016 Cathodic Protection 0017 Gunnel Repairs 0018 Vertical D Ring Fendering 0019 Stern Fendering 0020 Clinometer 0021 OPTION OPTION Open and Inspect all internal Valves 0022 OPTION OPTION Dripless Packing 0023 OPTION OPTION Remove propeller collar and replace packing 0024 OPTION OPTION Hatch Covers

0025 OPTION OPTION INSPECT & PAINT ANCHOR CHAIN

0001 DOCKING AND UNDOCKING

Drydock the vessel to complete all underwater work specified herein including sight and survey, inspection, repairs, and to re-float the vessel upon completion of all work. Provide safe and convenient means of always boarding the vessel as detailed below in Platform Access and Egress. Allow a sufficient number of days in drydock to complete the mandatory base contract underwater work. Security service will be provided for the Plant after hours as part of the dry dock service.

Platform Access and Egress: Contractor shall provide hand railed ramp from main deck of vessel to main deck and bottom of the dry dock of scaffold or structural surface. Along the main deck that does not have railings, there shall be lighting on all access and egress points. This will meet the requirements of the EM385-1-1 Safety and Health Requirements Manual.

0002 CLEAN HULL FOR VISUAL INSPECTION

The Contractor shall pressure wash the hull, propellers, rudder, and any other item of the vessel from the water line down as needed for visual inspection. This effort is to remove all sea growth as well as any zebra mussels that may have attached to the hull and make a better assessment of the condition of the steel hull, rudder, propeller, and sea chests. This pressure wash shall be completed as soon as possible upon entering the drydock. The pressure wash shall be a minimum requirement detailed in SP-11. Containment and disposal of the water and debris shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Care shall be taken by the contractor not to damage the existing protective paint system, seals, or any other plant features. If damage is occurring to the existing paint or any other feature the Contractor shall immediately notify the Government Quality Assurance Representative and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), suspend the operation, adjust water pressure to minimize damage and resume operation at no additional cost to the Government. A thorough visual inspection of the exterior hull plate, welds, seams, etc. shall be made immediately after completion of the pressure wash cleaning to determine the condition of the hull. Repairs to the hull shall be identified by the Contractor. The Contractor will then notify the Government Quality Assurance Representative and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) on the condition. The Contractor shall then coordinate the necessary repairs with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and immediately proceed with the repairs when they are approved by the Contracting Officer (CO) with a change order to the contract.

0003 ULTRASONIC TESTING

The purpose of this testing is to determine hull plate thickness of the entire hull of the Tug DL Billmaier. After the completion of cleaning the hull and the visual inspection of the exterior hull to determine known problem areas, the Contractor shall layout a grid of test spots to cover the entire exterior hull. The grid shall be a minimum of 75 TEST spots evenly distributed throughout the ship. The Contractor shall notify the Government Quality Assurance Representative and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) of the grid layout to ensure increased coverage in known problem areas. Preparation of the ultrasound testing includes that each test spot will require all paint and primer is to be removed down to bare white metal. The paint and primer shall be removed as to not damage the integrity of the steel thickness of the hull. The Contractor will then conduct ultrasonic testing at each test spot using an ultrasound thickness gauge. All testers shall be qualified in using an ultrasound thickness gauge for ultrasonic testing and have appropriate certification for this testing being performed. When pitting or pops are presents, the ultrasonic tester will need to furnish the correct equipment to take an accurate measurement. The Contractor cannot move test points due to the lack of proper instruments. At the conclusion of the ultrasound testing, all test spots that were taken down to bare white metal will need to be repainted as identified in paragraph SP-11 and be incidental to this bid item.

A written record of each of these readings and a report of findings shall be provided to the Government Quality Assurance Representative and the Contracting Officer’s representative.

0004 DRAFT MARKINGS, NAME

All draft marks, legends, names, on the bow, midship and stern shall be pressure washed cleaned and painted in accordance with SP-11 Draft Markings above water: Paint shall meet SP-11.2 technical specifications. Minimum: 2mils. Color: White 27880 Hull Markings below water: Paint shall meet SP-11.2 technical specifications. Product to be applied uniformly.

Final Dry film Thickness Minimum: 2 Mils, Color: White 27880

0005 INSPECTION OF RUDDER

Rudder shall be closely examined for corrosion, physical damage, and/or leakage that may have caused water to enter and fill void areas in the rudder. Rudder shall also be inspected for any straightness, alignment and bearing issues. If fitted with a plug, the plug shall be removed to check for any interior water intrusion and pressure tested. If any significant damage is found to the rudder assembly, the Contractor will notify the Government’s Quality Assurance Representative and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) of the repairs. Any necessary repairs will be subject to a change order when the extent of repairs is known. The change order will only be executed by the Contracting Officer (CO).

0006 INSPECTION OF PROPELLER

The hub and all propeller blades shall be cleaned and visually inspected by the Contractor. The propeller cone shall be removed from the shaft to inspect the propeller nut and hub welds. All rough edges and grooves in the propeller shall be ground smooth. The propeller shall be inspected for any broken welds, alignment of the blade angles, and the integrity of the casted metal for fatigue stress cracks. If any significant damage is found to the propeller assembly, the Contractor shall notify the Government’s Quality Assurance Representative and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) of the repairs. Any necessary repairs will be subject to a change order when the extent of repairs is known. The change order will only be executed by the Contracting Officer (CO).

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